Paralegal Certificate Course

This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. Training includes instruction on how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The instruction is practice-oriented and relates to those areas of the law in which paralegals are most in demand. The Paralegal Certificate Course offers instruction on how to work as a full-time or part-time paralegal, or how to open your own freelance business. There are no prerequisites other than a high school diploma (or GED), but students must be prepared to complete a significant amount of homework for each week. This program can help students increase their office's efficiency, productivity, and billable hours as well as learn new marketable job skills. Successful graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Auburn University. To receive a Certificate, students must pass numerous quizzes and successfully complete several legal document writing assignments.

All textbooks and resources are available for purchase from The Center for Legal Studies by calling 1-800-522-7737 or by accessing the secure online order form at www.legalstudies.com. Student Westlaw access is subject to terms and conditions. Prices, location, availability, and required textbooks are subject to change.

• Federal Civil Rules Booklet
• Introduction to Paralegalism, most recent edition, by William Statsky
• Uniform System of Citation, most recent edition
• Legal Document Preparation Manual for the Paralegal Certificate Course
• Paralegal Certificate Course Workbook, by Margaret J. Kirk
• Paralegal Career for Dummies, by Scott and Lisa Hatch
• WESTLAW Subscription (on line legal research access is required for this course)

Books and Westlaw access come to $487.20 (including shipping and handling)

• Supplemental Book: Oran's Dictionary of Law, 4th edition